Frequently Asked Questions

 


Q: What is a survival action?

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A survival action is a type of death case where the injured or damaged person dies at a time after the negligent action.  The death does not occur at the same time as the event that caused the injury. The claim against the at fault party continues on or “survives”.  The estate is allowed to bring the action on behalf of the descendant to recover the damages.  An example would be if a person is injured in a car wreck and then passes away some time later.  The estate of the decedent is allowed to make a claim for the decedent’s pain and suffering, medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages and other damages caused by the at fault party. 


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We handle Kentucky personal injury cases involving car accidents, truck accidents, fatal accidents, wrongful deaths, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, child accidents, dog bites attacks, traumatic brain injuries, premise liability cases and slip and fall injuries.

Michael A. Schafer and The Schafer Law Office represents clients and accident victims throughout Kentucky including Louisville, Lexington, LaGrange, Shepherdsville, Taylorsville, Shelbyville, Brandenburg, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Carrolton, Bardstown, Munfordville, New Castle, Richmond, Bowling Green, St. Matthews, Prospect, Shively, Fairdale, Middletown, Douglas Hills, Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park. Cases are also handled in Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Hardin County, Spencer County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Carrol County, Henry County, Madison County, Nelson County, Anderson County, Trimble County, Larue County, Hart County and Meade County, Kentucky.


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